Tropical Smoothie Cafe

11011 Causeaway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Tropical Smoothie Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Among Brandon restaurants, the typical score is 82; Tropical Smoothie Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open beverage containers on lower prep table shelf and on pass through counter. Manager removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of sugar not labeled. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink Corrected -observed employee hang mop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold on inside ice bin on service line **Warning**

22-20-5

Jul 6, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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